About The Position

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) is recruiting an Electrical Patent Associate for a role focused on semiconductor-related intellectual property. The position is intended for someone with direct semiconductor industry experience and an understanding of the technical, commercial, and practical aspects of semiconductor design, manufacturing, fabrication processes, and related technologies. The successful candidate will work with leading technology companies on patent drafting, prosecution, portfolio strategy, litigation, inter partes review, and related intellectual property matters involving semiconductors. Semiconductor industry experience is a key requirement. The role is located in Silicon Valley.

Requirements

  • Prior experience working with semiconductor-related patents.
  • Industry experience in the semiconductor industry.
  • Licensed to practice before the USPTO and in a state where the firm has an office.
  • A background in electrical engineering or a related degree.

Nice To Haves

  • An advanced degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Work on patent drafting and prosecution involving semiconductors and the semiconductor industry.
  • Contribute to patent portfolio strategy for leading technology companies.
  • Work on litigation, inter partes review, and related intellectual property matters involving semiconductors.
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